Civic Intelligence

Generator Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 46-3848431

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Feb 04, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.GENERATORVT.COM
40 Sears LaneBurlington, VT 05401

(802) 540-0761

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

43rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

88th percentile

40%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

96th percentile

130%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

67%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets43rd percentile

Assets

Up

$471,678

Up $266,491 (+130%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$463,190

Up $269,380 (+139%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$8,488

Down $2,889 (-25%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin88th percentile

Revenue

Up

$672,455

Up $269,619 (+67%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$403,075

Up $5,321 (+1.3%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$269,380

Up $264,298 (+5201%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $73,142Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $189,228Liabilities 2015: $500Net Assets 2015: $188,7282015Assets 2016: $205,187Liabilities 2016: $11,377Net Assets 2016: $193,8102016Assets 2017: $471,678Liabilities 2017: $8,488Net Assets 2017: $463,1902017Assets 2018: $526,135Liabilities 2018: $12,344Net Assets 2018: $513,7912018Assets 2019: $558,397Liabilities 2019: $10,062Net Assets 2019: $548,3352019Assets 2020: $698,932Liabilities 2020: $91,453Net Assets 2020: $607,4792020Assets 2021: $767,038Liabilities 2021: $13,121Net Assets 2021: $753,9172021Assets 2022: $1,255,929Liabilities 2022: $33,900Net Assets 2022: $1,222,0292022Assets 2023: $1,354,807Liabilities 2023: $60,090Net Assets 2023: $1,294,7172023Assets 2024: $1,145,072Liabilities 2024: $28,509Net Assets 2024: $1,116,5632024Assets 2025: $1,071,085Liabilities 2025: $114,482Net Assets 2025: $956,6032025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$471,678
Liabilities$8,488
Net Assets$463,190
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $140,388Expenses 2014: $67,246Net Income 2014: $73,1422014Revenue 2015: $384,725Expenses 2015: $269,139Net Income 2015: $115,5862015Revenue 2016: $402,836Expenses 2016: $397,754Net Income 2016: $5,0822016Revenue 2017: $672,455Expenses 2017: $403,075Net Income 2017: $269,3802017Revenue 2018: $573,089Expenses 2018: $522,488Net Income 2018: $50,6012018Revenue 2019: $694,199Expenses 2019: $659,655Net Income 2019: $34,5442019Revenue 2020: $816,479Expenses 2020: $757,335Net Income 2020: $59,1442020Revenue 2021: $856,511Expenses 2021: $710,073Net Income 2021: $146,4382021Revenue 2022: $1,200,636Expenses 2022: $732,524Net Income 2022: $468,1122022Revenue 2023: $1,032,196Expenses 2023: $959,508Net Income 2023: $72,6882023Revenue 2024: $867,017Expenses 2024: $1,045,171Net Income 2024: -$178,1542024Revenue 2025: $946,059Expenses 2025: $1,106,019Net Income 2025: -$159,9602025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$672,455
Expenses$403,075
Net Income$269,380
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Feb 4, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.1
Gross Receipts
$736,162
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Generator is a combination of artist studio, classroom, and business incubator at the intersection of art, science, and technology. We provide tools, expertise, education and opportunity to enable all members of our community to create, collaborate, and to make their ideas reality. Generator provides youth stem/steam and work-based learning programs for youth around vermont; hands-on, experiential education for adults of all ages; and membership for shared workshops including wood, metal, jewelry, rapid prototyping, sewing, electronics, and a computer lab with design software.

Generator is a combination of artist studio, classroom, and business incubator at the intersection of art, science, and technology. We provide tools, expertise, education and opportunity to enable all members of our community to create, collaborate, and to make their ideas reality.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$193,810$463,190▲ $269,380
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$97,143$363,929▲ $266,786
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$108,044$107,749▼ $295
Total Assets$205,187$471,678▲ $266,491
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$11,377$8,488▼ $2,889
Total Liabilities$11,377$8,488▼ $2,889
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$193,810$463,190▲ $269,380
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$205,187$471,678▲ $266,491

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$318,286$3,785$322,071
Equipment$110,774$4,342$115,116
Other Land Buildings$-65,131$65,131-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dan HarveyPresident
Doreen KraftDirector
Doug WebsterDirector
John CohnDirector
Justin MccabeDirector
Ken HowellDirector
Megan BridgesDirector
Michael MetzDirector
Owen MilneDirector
Steve ConantDirector
Denise ShekerjianSecretary
Dawn GrennTreasurer
Dave GurtmanVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$697,520
Program Service Revenue
$38,642
Investment Income
$-63,707
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$584,171
Change in Net Assets
$269,380
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$205,041
Other Expenses$181,283
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$16,751
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$93,974$93,975-$187,949
Occupancy$40,969--$40,969
Office Expenses$26,433--$26,433
Depreciation Depletion$21,975--$21,975
Advertising$10,206$10,206-$20,412
Payroll Taxes$8,546$8,546-$17,092
Grants to Domestic Individuals$16,751--$16,751
All Other Expenses$13,983--$13,983
Other Expenses$6,523--$6,523
Insurance$6,337--$6,337
Fees for Services Legal-$1,103-$1,103
Travel$442--$442
Total Functional Expenses$289,245$113,830$0$403,075
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Cards Payable$7,160
Studio Deposits$1,328
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Michael metz denise shekerjian spouses”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Reviewed by the finance committee prior to filing. A copy of the return is provided to the full board prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Executive director compensation is based on comparison data and there will be contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Generator Inc
EIN
46-3848431
Phone
8025400761
Address
40 SEARS LANE, BURLINGTON, VT 05401

Signing Officer

Name
Dan Harvey
Title
President
Phone
8025400761
Signed
2018-02-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dan Harvey
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
7
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Davis & Hodgdon Associates Cpas Plc
Address
33 BLAIR PARK RD STE 201, WILLISTON, VT 05495
Preparer
John W Davis
Phone
8028781963
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$471,678
Liabilities
$8,488
Net assets
$463,190
Revenue
$672,455
Expenses
$403,075
Net income
$269,380
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.11$0.96$0.95$1.11$0.16
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$0.03$1.12$0.87$1.05$0.18
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.06$1.29$1.03$0.96$0.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.03$1.22$1.20$0.73$0.47
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.01$0.75$0.86$0.71$0.15
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.09$0.61$0.82$0.76$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.01$0.55$0.69$0.66$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.01$0.51$0.57$0.52$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.01$0.46$0.67$0.40$0.27
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.01$0.19$0.40$0.40$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.00$0.19$0.38$0.27$0.12
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.14$0.07$0.07